US Bridges

County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek

Fair

Clay County, Alabama · .6 Mi.West Int. CO.RT.12 · Structure no. 018558

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek in Clay County, Alabama. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 130
CrossesCaten Shoals Creek
Location.6 Mi.West Int. CO.RT.12
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.32002, -85.97914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2016)
Projected traffic770 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$370,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 130 over Caten Shoals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.